I think everyone knows by now that soda/pop is not good for you. But the fact is that the majority of you still drink it! In order to get the maximum results from your fitness program, you need to stop drinking pop, and in this post, I am going to explain why.
Here are some interesting Nutrition Facts regarding Pepsi. Per 8 ounces (regular glass), it has 100 calories and 28g of carbohydrates, which comes from 28g of sugar! Sugar is a simple carb, which means that it is digested into the body very quickly. This is why simple carbs have barely any thermic effect, or how many calories the body burns while digesting food.
28g is a ridiculous amount of sugar! Sugar is known to lead to problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, high cholesterol, and heart disease. It is also very high in calories, and they can add up quickly by just drinking a few cans a day. Other side effects associated with pop include tooth decay and weakening of bones.
But what about diet soda?
Unfortunately, diet soda has been linked with weight gain as well. Researchers don’t quite understand this yet, but one possible explanation might be that people think, “Since I’m drinking diet soda, I can have that piece of cake.” I see this all the time at restaurants…the guy orders the fattest, greasiest item on the menu with a side of fries, but then gets a diet coke to wash it down…might as well go for the good stuff buddy, you aren’t fooling anyone!
Researchers also suggest that the artificial sweetener used in diet soda may trigger your insulin levels, which causes you to crave more calories and carbs.
So for all of you that are drinking soda or pop, it’s time to stop! Drink more water!
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